§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list each occasion since 1987 when his Department has(a) appointed and (b) successfully nominated Michael Hirst to non-departmental public bodies; which such positions he currently holds; what salary, honoraria or allowances are attached to these positions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 7 June 1993]: Sir Michael Hirst was appointed to the board of governors of the Queen's college, Glasgow in 1989 for the period to 31 December 1992. The position carried no salary or fee. The college is now part of Glasgow Caledonian university and is no longer a non-departmental public body. Sir Michael has not held and does not currently hold any other appointment to a non-departmental public body in Scotland and my Department has not nominated him for membership of any other non-departmental public body.